Match Thread: 1st ODI, Zimbabwe vs. Bangladesh, August 9, 2009 - Page 84

yaseer · #**2076** August 9, 2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
Nothing to worry. A better opponent. That 2-2 series was a wakeup call for BD. I am certain if the pick the right players, Zim will perform much better.

ZIM is not that bad even with the current bunch. They can definitely come back. We should be aware of that and never dare to take them lightly in this series after today's comfortable win. Zim has a very good batting line-up which did not click today.

Tigers_eye · #**2077** August 9, 2009, 09:02 AM

Ar Ash don't even understand what the question was. grrr!!

jisaan · #**2078** August 9, 2009, 09:02 AM

ash says he's more relaxed now

**Nasif** · #**2079** August 9, 2009, 09:03 AM

I had to dig up my Ash avatar. Hopefully he does justice this time around

Murad · #**2080** August 9, 2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
Ar Ash don't even understand what the question was. grrr!!

lol.. my link is not working

ki bolse shei?

Tigers_eye · #**2081** August 9, 2009, 09:03 AM

A disciplined bowling performance restricted Zimbabwe to a below-par 207 before Mohammad Ashraful led the chase with a breezy ton to help Bangladesh clinch a facile win in the first ODI in Bulawayo. Mark Vermeulen hit a fluent 92 on his comeback after five years but didn't find much support from his team-mates. On an easy-paced track, Bangladesh didn't have any problems against the weak Zimbabwean attack.
http://www.cricinfo.com/zimvbdesh200...ry/418545.html

shaad · #**2082** August 9, 2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zimfan
im sitting in my study with my head in my hands, pathetic performance

zimfan, on the bright side, this might make your management bring back some of the players they benched. Besides, I suspect your team was a little rusty coming into this match, and the next ODI will be more evenly fought.

Tigers_eye · #**2083** August 9, 2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Nasif
I had to dig up my Ash avatar. Hopefully he does justice this time around

Tui Kufa lagaish na!!!

yaseer · #**2084** August 9, 2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by muradnyc
lol.. my link is not working

ki bolse shei?

ya...whats the question and answer?
Jante chai....

goru · #**2085** August 9, 2009, 09:05 AM

Ever-exciting #bc chat session update:

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Morpheous · #**2086** August 9, 2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cricman
Does Grameen Phone give Black Berries?

lol...Grameen Phone Blackberry.... Blackberry Pearl Only which you can get for $50.00.

jisaan · #**2087** August 9, 2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by alibangali
yup hopefully this style of cricket is cemented in their brains now.

i mean sensitive/professional approach towards batting

srtor · #**2088** August 9, 2009, 09:06 AM

This was an excellent performance by Bangladesh. The way Ashraful played today, it was amazing! He placed, hitted, and timed his strokes to perfection! I would like to Congratulate Shakib for leading the side to a win, and Ashraful for a gem of an innings! Now today we showed something that we can do without Shakib, he needed the rest and he got one, didn't have to bat at all today. It was all Ashraful, hopefully next ODI in Teusday, August.11,2009 Shakib might score one. Well when Allah is in our side, there is no stopping! CHEERS AND BEST OF WISHES FOR BANGLADESH, SHAKIB, AND ASHRAFUL IN THE FUTURE!!! Inshallah we'll meet again 48 hours later. Alhamdullilah Bangladesh won! Allah Hafiz

GO TIGERS GO!

alibangali · #**2089** August 9, 2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
This boy is so good even in speaking. Shakib that is.

he deserve a pat on the back for good captaincy and the bowlers also deserve a round of applause for an excellent performance on a dead pitch.

Rizvi · #**2090** August 9, 2009, 09:07 AM

Ashraful's english is little better now. we are getting better in all cylinders..

Tigers_eye · #**2091** August 9, 2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by muradnyc
lol.. my link is not working

ki bolse shei?

Q: did the captaincy lift burden... something in that line.

Ans: ab-jab, yes, I was the captain for two years. I did not perform, now I am not the captain, I have to perform to stay in the team. Yea I am relaxed.

Just the last sentence would have been fine.

**Nasif** · #**2092** August 9, 2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
Tui Kufa lagaish na!!!

I summon all that is good for Ash

jisaan · #**2093** August 9, 2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by shaad
zimfan, on the bright side, this might make your management bring back some of the players they benched. Besides, I suspect your team was a little rusty coming into this match, and the next ODI will be more evenly fought.

in many, many years, zim has taken field with 6 white players for the 1st time..

alibangali · #**2094** August 9, 2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jisaan
i mean sensitive/professional approach towards batting

i agree with you, although today it was high strike rate it did not come with many risks. they judged the pitch well. on another pitch they may need to play differently. but since the WI tour there has been better maturity in batting compared to yester years.

Murad · #**2095** August 9, 2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
Q: did the captaincy lift burden... something in that line.

Ans: ab-jab, yes, I was the captain for two years. I did not perform, now I am not the captain, I have to perform to stay in the team. Yea I am relaxed.

Just the last sentence would have been fine.

oh thanks

not a bad answer though

Nafi · #**2096** August 9, 2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nasif
I had to dig up my Ash avatar. Hopefully he does justice this time around

thank god! I missed it so much

Zobair · #**2097** August 9, 2009, 09:10 AM

a comprehensive win! a professional performance indeed as promised by the skipper. The Zimbabwe team is a lot better than they performed today. I am not sure if I agree with their strategy of playing 8 batsmen and barely 5 front-line bowlers. It is rather negative and betrays a lack of confidence if anything.

As for our boys the challenge will be to sustain this level of professionalism all the way through the series.

Imtiazk · #**2098** August 9, 2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by alibangali
imaging the amount of centuries he would have to hit to get into the 30s. i doubt that he would make it there by the end of his career but it would be a big achievment for him if by the time he retires his ave is around 28.

The runs and outs in 143 matches are against him. But against weak opposition, with a few not out 100's he could go up a lot. Today he added approx. 0.7 just from one niot out innings'.

_Rafi_ · #**2099** August 9, 2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shaad
And can we have a round of applause for the Zimabwe fans at the stadium? They were excellent hosts, and showed good sportsmanship, applauding good performances by both teams.

sportsmanship! Something british barmy army lacks of.

Imtiazk · #**2100** August 9, 2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
Q: did the captaincy lift burden... something in that line.

Ans: ab-jab, yes, I was the captain for two years. I did not perform, now I am not the captain, I have to perform to stay in the team. Yea I am relaxed.

Just the last sentence would have been fine.

In fact, the answer itself carries a contradiction:

Yes, I am more relaxed as I am no longer the captain.

However, I have to perform to stay in the side.

That is also pressure - a good type of pressure !